The Avant Gardener
We make terrariums and miniature gardens out of local, handmade, and/or recycled materials. We are h
01/10/2021
Head on over to The ABQ Collective's Backyard Market this weekend for food, live music, local vendors, and of course all of your terrarium and miniature garden needs! We will be there bright and early with plenty of new gardens from elegant to funky. This Saturday, October 2nd from 9-1 at 1321 Eubank Rd NE, 87112. Hope to see you there!
Happy planting!
The OT Circus artist market has been cancelled for today. We’ll keep you posted for our next pop-up date!
06/09/2021
Here are just a few of the gardens and terrariums we'll be bringing to OT Circus Gallery's second Saturday Artist Market! Come visit us between 9 AM and 1 PM this Saturday, 9/11 at 709 Central Ave NW 87102, across from the Downtown Grower's Market. Hope to see you there!
29/08/2021
Had a great time at Humble Coffee Company's birthday block party yesterday! Thank you so much to everyone who came out, and to Humble for hosting.
Check back here to find out where we'll be next. If you are a market looking for vendors for another pop-up or know someone who is, please let us know!
27/08/2021
We're so excited to celebrate with Humble Coffee Company tomorrow at their birthday bash pop-up party! Come visit us and see all of the other amazing local vendors, food, and music. Tomorrow, Saturday August 28th from 1-6 at Humble Coffee Company on Lomas. We have so many new gardens to choose from with a little something for everyone- from nerdy to elegant. Hope to see you there!
07/09/2020
Happy Labor Day, fellow plant lovers! Remember that through September, all gardens and terrariums are buy one, get one free! There is not a way to set this up in Local Line, so the logistics will need to be worked out at time of purchase.
This is the last month for this season that our gardens will be available for purchase, but we hope to be back next market season! To order a garden to brighten up your 2020 while they're still available, head over to localline.ca/downtown-growers-market and order for pickup at Albuquerque Downtown Growers' Market every Saturday 8AM-12PM!
Downtown Growers' Market Online Ordering | Artisan, Health/Wellness, Cut Flowers/Non-Edible Plants, Prepared Meals/Beverages, Packaged Food/Pet Products, Bakery, Seeds/Starts, Meat/Eggs/Dairy, Produce/Honey | Albuquerque, NM, United States The Downtown Growers’ Market’s mission is to support and promote local agriculture, small business development and community engagement in order to better the economics, health, wellbeing and education of New Mexico residents and visitors. The DGM is a non-profit market that operates as a projec...
02/09/2020
Hello gardeners! We have an announcement!
***ALL GARDENS WILL BE BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER!***
We are clearing out our inventory for the winter and are offering a BOGO deal on all currently available gardens. The gardens will still do fine over the winter, we just want to clear our inventory before the market closes!
Head over to localline.ca/downtown-growers-market to order for Saturday morning pickup at the Albuquerque Downtown Growers' Market!
****Please note that some gardens have had plants replaced since being photographed and may not be delivered exactly as pictured. The design and plant type (tropical or cactus/succulent) will remain the same.****
Love and gardens!
Downtown Growers' Market Online Ordering | Artisan, Health/Wellness, Cut Flowers/Non-Edible Plants, Prepared Meals/Beverages, Packaged Food/Pet Products, Bakery, Seeds/Starts, Meat/Eggs/Dairy, Produce/Honey | Albuquerque, NM, United States The Downtown Growers’ Market’s mission is to support and promote local agriculture, small business development and community engagement in order to better the economics, health, wellbeing and education of New Mexico residents and visitors. The DGM is a non-profit market that operates as a projec...
22/07/2020
20/07/2020
We've just added this brand new garden to our collection! Show your Southwestern pride with this delightful succulent and cactus garden nestled in our state's favorite food. Find it and our other gardens for purchase online at localline.ca/downtown-growers-market and pick up at the Albuquerque Downtown Growers' Market Info Booth every Saturday 8-12!
Love and gardens!
06/07/2020
Good news gardening and local food lovers! The Albuquerque Downtown Growers' Market is returning to Robinson Park this weekend. While only farms and food vendors will have booths set up for in-person shopping, you can still order a terrarium or garden for pickup at the park every Saturday morning at the info booth from 8AM-noon! Just visit downtowngrowers.org and find our store through Local Line.
Love and Gardens! Stay safe!
18/06/2020
It's not too late to order a terrarium or garden for dad (or yourself, or anyone!) for pickup at Albuquerque Downtown Growers' Market this Saturday! Check out downtowngrowers.org to order through the new Farm-to-Car ordering system, Local Line. Get your orders in by midnight tonight for pickup this weekend, or order one for pickup in the future!
Love and gardens!
Check it out! We have mini succulent and terrarium style gardens on our shop! Look for The Avant Gardener under suppliers. Maybe dad needs one? Maybe you need to brighten your quarantine home space! Get orders in before midnight tonight!
Shop: http://www.downtowngrowers.org/farm-to-car.html
25/05/2020
Adding a lovely little terrarium or garden to your home is now easier than ever with the new Local Line ordering system! Visit the Albuquerque Downtown Growers' Market website at downtowngrowers.org to purchase from ours a variety of other local shops and farms for Farm-to-Car pickup every Saturday. Orders close at 11:59 PM on Wednesdays! Be safe out there, everyone.
Love and gardens!
16/05/2020
Here are some examples of gardens we have made in the past. Check them out and come see our current stock at our next pop-up!
12/05/2020
Welcome the warm weather and sunshine with one of the 5 beautiful brand new gardens we added to our collection today (Or any of the other lovely gardens previously in stock). Remember to get your orders in for Farm-to-Car pickup at the Albuquerque Downtown Growers' Market by Thursday before midnight!
Love and gardens!
Here are some examples of gardens we have made in the past. Check them out and come see our current stock at our next pop-up!
12/05/2020
Thank you to everyone who has ordered a garden for Farm-to-Car pickup so far! We appreciate you!
09/05/2020
Running Free: Two little mustangs frolic in a magical field of succulents and mushrooms. $20.00. 9" x 5" x 3"
Here are some examples of gardens we have made in the past. Check them out and come see our current stock at our next pop-up!
Anybody else LOVING the sunshine lately? We definitely are!
If you've bought a terrarium or garden from us, we would love for you to keep us updated on how it's doing! Feel free to send a message, post, or review with updates and pictures of your growing gardens.
And remember to get your orders in for Farm-to-Car pickup at the Albuquerque Downtown Growers' Market by Thursday!
Love and Gardens!
Happy Monday! Orders for Farm-to-Car pickup from the Albuquerque Downtown Growers' Market are now due by Thursday before each market per DGM policy, to make sure that there is time to get everything confirmed and over to Fusion in time. Make sure to get your terrarium orders in by Thursday! 😊
Love and Gardening ❤️🌿
22/04/2020
Hello plant lovers! Please consult these instructions for care after your purchase to ensure that your plants live long, happy lives! If for some reason your plants do begin to wither, please reach out for consultation. Free plant replacement warranty for up to 2 weeks after purchase, and free maintenance with restocking fee after that.
Remember that our gardens and terrariums are now available for pre-order pickup through Albuquerque Downtown Growers' Market. Thank you for your support!
Love and gardening!
Please carefully consult the instructions for care after purchasing your new garden or terrarium. Should anything go wrong despite following the care instructions, warranty and repair are available.
22/04/2020
Please carefully consult the instructions for care after purchasing your new garden or terrarium. Should anything go wrong despite following the care instructions, warranty and repair are available.
11/02/2020
New terrariums and gardens available! Thank you so much to those of you who have purchased one already. Your support is appreciated! 💕🌱🙏
11/01/2020
Fisher's Cove: A peaceful fishing boat rests in the shade. $35. About 10" across.
Hello wonderful humans! We could really use your help to make our recycling dreams a reality. If you have any potential terrarium material lying around that you're willing to part with, please let us know! We're looking for:
- Small toys/figurines (dinosaurs, animals, furniture, anything that could be incorporated into a terrarium scene)
- Small spice containers/other containers which could be turned into little houses
- Old pots, even if they're broken! Especially terra cotta.
- Terrarium containers! These can be casserole dishes, jars, bowls, anything really. The quirkier the better.
11/01/2020
Swan Lake: A happy little swan swims beneath a vibrant jungle. $15. About 9" across.
Temporarily unavailable due to maintenance.
Here are some examples of gardens we have made in the past. Check them out and come see our current stock at our next pop-up!
Welcome to The Avant Gardener! We make terrariums and miniature gardens with a commitment to sustainability. We use recycled containers, plants and fillings from local nurseries, and handmade or vintage decorations whenever possible.
You can find us at local pop-up markets throughout town- check back to see where we'll be next!
You can find examples of our gardens in our photo albums. We do accept custom orders, so if you have a theme in mind or a particular container/decorations you want to see transformed into a miniature garden, send us a message!
“May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day.
May song birds serenade you every step along of the way.
May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that’s always blue.
And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.”
~ Irish Blessing
07/01/2020
The Blue Pearl: A verdant succulent garden in a beautiful blue variegated bowl. $30. About 7 inches in diameter.
Here are some examples of gardens we have made in the past. Check them out and come see our current stock at our next pop-up!
Once upon a terrarium...
Mark Oberman had a problem. No matter how he tried, he could not stop making terrariums and gardens. They were lovely, quaint, verdant little things full of whimsy which made his house looks like something out of a fairytale. However, he was out of control and they were beginning to overtake his life. They sprouted between the floor tiles and burst up from the drains. They appeared under his pillow when he went to lay his head down at night and made their way between the pages of his books. With nowhere to sit, lie down, cook, or eat, something had to be done. One day, his daughter Christin had an idea.
“What if we sell some of them? Then everyone will get a piece of the joy, and you can have your house back! Plus, we can use it to support local businesses and sustainable practices like recycling!”
“What a great idea!” Said Mark.
And so The Avant Gardener was born.